Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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